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Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum

Conferences that Work

They assume that meetings will consist of sessions with speakers on a stage. And they assume that when attendees are not in sessions, we should ply them with food and drink and entertainment. Far more space is devoted to entertainment and food and beverage. The meeting industry has redefined novelty as creativity.

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Mastering Event Contracts: Essential Negotiation Strategies for Meeting Planners in 2025

Smart Meetings

Negotiating contracts is the first step before confirming speakers, color themes or catering options. “I think it goes to the wisdom of making sure you lock in food and beverage prices as early as you can, Warner offered. Make sure the breakdown includes a description of what each fee covers.

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How to Produce a Stand-Out Experience

Smart Meetings

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. The best emcees energize the crowd, keep them attentive and get them excited for the next speaker. The Best Speakers.

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30 Euston Square hosts influential Planet Peach Sustainability Summit

Prestige Events Magazine

Close to the capital’s major public transport hubs, the venue is known for both its connectedness and convenience, as well as its digital connectivity. All food and beverage was served using non-disposable tableware and menu items, along with their allergens, were labelled using reusable slate. Photography: www.themakers.co.uk

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Choice Cuts for Food and Beverage Savings

MeetingsNet

And “if you’re getting them sponsored, make sure the price reflects the cost of the beverage.”. • You need to accommodate food allergies and preferences, so try to save costs simultaneously by incorporating dietary needs into the overall menu design—for example, by creating a gluten-free menu—to minimize personalized plates. •

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New and Renovated: Iconic for Years to Come

Smart Meetings

In addition, both rooms feature all-new lighting and a background music system with built-in speakers and touchpad controls. guests are welcomed with a ride in a horse-drawn carriage that transports them from the ferry to the estate. Total meeting space across the property numbers 96,000 sq. In charming Mackinac Island, Mich.,

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How Planners Can Manage The “Easy Button” in Events

Smart Meetings

Third party legwork can consist of registration, promotional items, air manifest, air bookings, transportation, food and beverage, audiovisual production, collection of information, collection of speaker notes, agendas, and on-site logistics.